Cybersecurity training starts Aug. 4 – look for the email from KnowBe4
Starting Aug. 4, KCIT’s vendor KnowBe4 will send an email to all employees with links to cybersecurity training. This is not a phishing attempt. Annual cybersecurity training is required for all employees and contractors with access to King County systems (even if you took it last year). Training must be completed by Jan. 30, 2026. Cybersecurity training is an important safeguard that helps protect vital King County systems; the number of employees that complete training each year impacts our insurance rates. Total instruction time is about 60 minutes. Thank you for doing your… Read More
Exclusive savings through TicketsatWork, and Monster Jam discounts
King County employees get access to exclusive discounts and deals through ticketsatwork.com. To cruise into summer, employees can receive up to $1,000 in onboard credit on top cruise lines like Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, and more. Use your perks for dining, excursions, and onboard experiences. Learn more here. TicketsatWork is updated daily with seasonal offers and exclusive savings on everything from home entertainment to your everyday needs. Visit ticketsatwork.com/tickets and use the company code KingCounty to begin receiving discounts and extra special offers on your go-to brands and most-loved experiences, including… Read More
New employee parking discount process at Goat Hill garage
Crossposted from the DES Express The process to obtain an employee daily parking discount at the Goat Hill Garage has changed. Employees are no longer required to scan badges at the P1 pay station to receive a discount. Instead, follow the steps below to receive an automatically discounted ticket. Step 1: Upon entering the garage, scan your employee badge at the reader located to the left of the ticket dispenser. Read more.
King County purchases property for new animal shelter
Crossposted from the DES Express King County has purchased a building that will be the new animal shelter and headquarters for Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC). The facility, located at 5920 S 194th St. in Kent, is slated to open in 2027 and will replace the current aging pet adoption center. The new location will have an improved, more efficient layout, allowing RASKC to continue implementing modern animal shelter best practices. It will also improve the pet adoption experience with upgraded kennel spaces and more room for meeting potential new… Read More
Heads up: Major I-5 lane closures start July 18 — plan now!
Crossposted from Metro Matters Summer is here — and so is roadwork season, and Seattle has a doozy of a project coming. Starting Friday, July 18, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin major Revive I-5 repair work on the northbound Ship Canal Bridge, and that means two northbound lanes of the freeway will be closed for up to four weeks. Yes, it’s a big deal. Yes, it’s going to impact your summer travels. But with a little planning and the right tools, you can ease the traffic blues. WSDOT’s project aims to… Read More
Balanced You Conversations: Danielle Smith
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being. Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Project/Program Manager III with the Balanced You team, sits down with Danielle Smith, Senior Client Manager for Delta Dental of Washington. They discuss why having a dentist is important, what dental insurance covers, and what to do if you’re feeling worried because you haven’t seen a dentist in a while. “Many people feel hesitant. What I’d say is just start with a conversation. Dentists are trained to work with… Read More
Take care working outdoors during hot weather
Hot weather is forecast for the next few days in our region, and a Heat Advisory will be in effect for King County from noon Tuesday to 10 p.m. Wednesday. As some of our work needs to be performed outdoors, we want to ensure that employees and supervisors take care of themselves and one another as temperatures rise. In extreme heat, Executive Branch departments should evaluate planned field work to determine if this work can be postponed to when temperatures are cooler, where possible. If work must be performed, departments should attempt to… Read More
King County Security Tips – HTTPS The ‘S’ stands for Secure
If you have ever signed in to a website such as Facebook or Amazon, you will notice that on the login page, the URL will change from ‘http’ to ‘https’. What that little ‘s’ stands for is secure. It means that your web browser and the website have both agreed to communicate securely so that no other individuals will be able to ‘listen in’ on your conversation. If you needed to communicate some sensitive information such as a password to someone else, you would not shout out in the open ‘HERE IS… Read More
Exclusive savings through TicketsatWork, cruise into summer
King County employees get access to exclusive discounts and deals through ticketsatwork.com. Cruise into summer. Receive up to $1,000 in onboard credit on top cruise lines like Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, and more. Use your perks for dining, excursions, and onboard experiences. Learn more here. TicketsatWork is updated daily with seasonal offers and exclusive savings on everything from home entertainment to your everyday needs. Visit ticketsatwork.com/tickets and use the company code KingCounty to begin receiving discounts and extra special offers on your go-to brands and most-loved experiences, including brand new offers… Read More
ATU Local 587 and Metro put safety first as Task Force reconvenes
Crossposted from Metro Matters Since the historic inaugural meeting of the King County Regional Transit Safety Task Force on March 20, participants from across behavioral health, community, government, labor, law enforcement, public health, safety and transit have been hard at work. As our large group of more than 100 people reconvenes on July 9, we are eager to advance a structured framework for action. Informed by data and stakeholder experience, our action plan will draw from more than 150 solutions distilled into eight strategic themes: Built Environment & Safety Design; Care-Based Safety… Read More
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